Central Bank predicts economy will shrink this year

Fears grow that pensions auto-enrolment scheme will be delayed again beyond 2024 date

Exports now exaggerating Irish downturn

Irish businesses have processed over €20bn on Stripe

Almost €1 billion spent on trips to Ireland in August

Research and Development Tax Credit increased to 30%

Budget 2024 - Summary & Main

Ireland’s GDP to contract this year as multinational activity slows, ESRI warns

Alcohol excise duty in Ireland is the second-highest in Europe

ESRI warns against tax cuts as Irish economy expected to fall into a recession

Jobs are at risk unless the VAT rate returns to 9%, the Restaurant Association of Ireland claimed.

Reduced 9% VAT rate to expire at midnight

Calls for grants to farmers liable for damaged trees

Small food businesses urged to apply for LEADER funding

Tax revenues in first seven months up 10% on last year

Restaurants seek retention of 9% VAT rate

New consultation on 15% minimum tax rate

Grants for women entrepreneurs and small business owners in Louth

Government to boost solar grants to businesses

Solar scheme to offer €160,000 grants to generate rooftop power